{"id":392,"date":"2018-09-21T18:58:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T18:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timbergadgets.com\/?p=392"},"modified":"2022-08-27T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T14:42:37","slug":"best-splitting-mauls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/best-splitting-mauls\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Splitting Mauls (And Where To Buy Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Splitting firewood is a chore in itself. Whether it’s something you enjoy or dread, it’s a task made easier with a splitting maul. A splitting maul is a large, bulky tool used to split the most stubborn rounds of wood; a device reserved for finishing the job your axe can’t handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a difference between a splitting axe and a splitting maul, and it’s important to know the difference. I’ll go into greater detail towards the bottom of this page but for now, let’s look a the most obvious differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A splitting axe weighs between 3 – 5 lbs and has a sharp cutting edge. Because of its weight, it’s easier to use for long periods of time; it’s the tool most people use for splitting firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, a splitting maul is reserved for splitting knotted, dense, stubborn rounds of wood<\/strong>. It’s a heavy tool, weighing 8 lbs or more and it takes effort to swing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main difference between an axe and a splitting maul is the shape of the head and the overall weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having said that, a splitting maul is essential for every household keen on cutting and stacking their own firewood. For this reason, I’ve assembled a list of the best mauls for splitting firewood. They’re listed in the table directly below this paragraph. Continue readings below for a review of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n